New Testament Talks

Being Productive in Christ

There are two ways to live. One way is the life of the ungodly who choose to walk contrary to the instructions of God. The other is one that strives to live a life of righteousness and surrender to God. One is lacking and the other is blessed. Psalm one describes the difference.

We should all perfect being dependent on God in all areas of our life.

Romans 12:1,2

Romans 12:1,2

This is the conclusion of last weeks message. Start your year off right with a commitment to follow God's diet plan.

Instead of following all of the fad diets, try God's plan instead. 

The conclusion of the study of Jeremiah 17:5,6. See how God describes the person who trusts in God.

There are two types of people in this world. One type of person trusts in themself and the world around them, while the other, trusts in God. See how the Bible describes both of these individuals.

The Lord wants us to learn how to depend on Him. In doing this we can Grow and find the means to remain faithfully in His fellowship. Study Colossians 2:6,7 with us.

All four of the Gospels and the book of Acts repeat the Great Commission. Each one emphasizes a different aspect of it and by looking at each we gain more understanding of the whole. This message briefly deals with each aspect shown in the 5 respective texts as well as gives a brief breakdown of each passage. Listen and see what is so great about the Great Commission.

Evangelist Dan Knickerbocker spoke for our Sunday Services. He shows from the Scriptures how we are to Trust God because He is able to take care of Christians.

Jesus tells us that external shows of righteousness are insufficient to gain the favor of God. He tells us we must have righteousness that excels that of others. With 6 different examples, he deals with how we should live with a standard far above the religious leaders of that day.

Many people do not have a clear understanding of the law and how it relates to Christians. Jesus explains His relationship with the law in the sermon on the mount. By comparing the relationship we have with Christ and His relationship with the law, we can see the use of the law in the New Testament.

What are we supposed to be doing in our Church life? The Bible tells us in 1 Timothy 3:15,16. When we understand the nature of the New Testament church and our place in it, we will find the blessings and growth so many are searching for. 

How should the Christian deal with despair? In Luke 24 we find two of the disciples dealing with the despair of having watched Jesus being crucified. They did not suspect that Jesus would approach them and confront their despair. See how Jesus straightened out his disciples, so we can get our own minds and hearts in the right place.

Philippians 3:7-10 teaches that knowing Jesus is the believers' greatest treasure. Nothing in this life compares to it. 

Regardless of who is to blame, many foundational realities have changed in America. What are Christians to do as the things we trust are destroyed? The Bible contains the answers through the example of King David who faced confusing and uncertain times in his own life. Psalm 11 gives us his testimony of how he faced the destruction of the foundations of his life.

How can we have victory over the difficult situations we are facing. God's word gives the answers. Paul describes a Hardship he was facing and how God gave him the victory over it. Our text 2 Corinthians 12:7-12.